Pooling Resources for Childcare Gaps with Carly Buxton

<p>🎙️ <b>Episode 63 – Pooling Resources for Childcare Gaps with Carly Buxton</b></p><p>In this episode, host Hannah Morgan talks with <b>Carly Buxton</b>, founder of <b>ParentSwarm</b>, a tech platform that makes childcare coordination simple and stress-free. Carly shares how families can build a reliable village by pooling resources, organizing neighborhood co-ops, and using technology to fill childcare gaps quickly and fairly.</p><p>From snow-day swaps to automated babysitter requests, Carly explains how creative systems and community collaboration can help parents breathe easier and stay connected — even when plans fall apart.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>🔑 Key Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>You can lighten the load by sharing childcare responsibilities with neighbors and friends.</li><li>Tech tools like ParentSwarm make it easy to find trusted care fast.</li><li>Creating a co-op system for school closures or snow days turns chaos into connection.</li><li>Building community reduces stress and creates more joy for parents and kids alike.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>💬 Quotes from Carly Buxton</b></p><ul><li>“Motherhood feels less lonely when you intentionally build your village.”</li><li>“We all have care gaps — but together, we can fill them.”</li><li>“A good system turns stressful days into golden ones.”</li><li>“Sometimes community is the most underrated parenting tool.”</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>📚 Resources Mentioned</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.parentswarm.com/" target="_blank"><b>ParentSwarm</b></a><b> — Childcare Coordination App:</b> A platform that streamlines childcare logistics by texting your trusted sitters simultaneously so you can fill shifts fast.</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.heronhousemanagement.com⁠" target="_blank"><b>Heron House Management</b></a><b>:</b> Virtual house management for busy families.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>📝 Full transcript available on our website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.heronhousemanagement.com/podcast/episode-63" target="_blank">www.heronhousemanagement.com/podcast/episode-63</a></p><p>📅 New episodes every Tuesday</p><p>💛 Sponsored by Heron House Management</p>